News and Updates

April 2017 - Black is Back - Black Bamboo now available!! We sold out early last year so please come early for best selection of plants..

March 2017 - Winter Weather Damage Advisory - The southern westcoast of British Columbia has experienced some of the coldest temperatures (and most prolonged) on record this past winter. .

June 2016 - Zen Series Planters - These planters are inspired by the peace and tranquility of our 'Zen' garden. The neutral grey colour make these planters easy to match with any decor and is sure to compliment any patio or garden..

April 2016 - 2016 Ridge Meadows Home Show - Bamboo Botanicals is excited to be one of the 375 exhibitor vendors at the 2016 Ridge Meadows Home Show..

May 2013 - Canada's First National Garden Day - Bamboo Botanicals will be celebrating National Garden Day at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden on June 14, 2013.

February 2013 - Bamboo Collection at UBC - Bamboo Botanicals is very pleased to be exhibiting a portion of our Bamboo Collection at the UBC Botanical Garden.

January 2013 - Not sure of what bamboo to get for your garden? Here is a showcase of Recommended Bamboos for the Pacific Northwest.

January 2013 - Bamboo Mites seem to be a prevalent issue here in British Columbia. Many gardeners and some nurseries are either unaware or disregard the Bamboo Mite as a concern.

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Warning About Bamboo MitesJanuary, 2013

Bamboo Mites have become an increasingly prevalent problem here in British Columbia. We get an overwhelming amount of questions regarding this bamboo pest. Most often when asked, these infected plants are purchased through ads posted online. Many gardeners and even some nurseries are either unaware or have a complete disregard and don't recognize the bamboo mite as a concern.

Although Bamboo Mites will not kill the bamboo, they cause very unsightly damage to the leaves. Bad infestations will make the bamboo look like as if were dying. Vibrant green leaves will look yellow and pale. The true beauty of bamboo is hard to appreciate when the leaves are getting slowly destroyed. Unless treated, the foliage will always have the unsitely appearance every year.

Once a bamboo plant is infested, Bamboo Mites are very difficult to erradicate. They can infect other surrounding bamboo plants at an alarming rate. Just simple brushing up against an infected bamboo elsewhere and coming home to your garden can introduce Bamboo Mites onto your plants.

When buying bamboo plants, always purchase from a reputable establishment or grower. Although prices can be attractive buying through ads, always be vigilant and inspect the bamboo before you purchase them. You may end up spending more money just to treat the infected bamboo. Use the following images to better prepare yourself on what to look for.